Spoiler History: Starting from the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 660: Shuzhong Never Forgets the Jinghai Incident
If this question had been asked in Jinshen Hall just now, Zhu Yuanzhang could guess what the answer would be.

Simply put, if the flattering words of all the officials were true, the young man telling the story behind the screen should still be from the Ming Dynasty.

However, no one in this palace would say so. Zhu Biao, who had been in charge of government for more than two years, thought for a moment and said truthfully:
"Daddy founded our Ming Dynasty and unified China, which is an unprecedented achievement."

"But how heroic was Emperor Taizong of Tang who pacified the world at the age of 23? But less than a hundred years later, the Wu Zhou Rebellion occurred."

"So I think that the Ming Dynasty will not be inferior to the Tang Dynasty, but it will not be much better. It should be about 500 years."

After saying this, according to Zhu Biao's understanding of his father, he would definitely blow his beard and glare, and then loudly reprimand him. As a result, the father in front of him just nodded with a heavy heart, and then turned his head to ask:

"What do you think, Benefactor?"

Although he was approaching privately to make his remarks, Li Shanchang still observed etiquette and bowed, saying:

"I think what His Royal Highness said is appropriate, but Your Majesty is still as heroic as Emperor Taizong of Tang, and the Crown Prince's governance has also been praised by many, which is also better than that of Emperor Zhenguan."

"Therefore, our Great Ming Empire shall enjoy a thousand years of prosperity."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say much about this, which made Zhu Biao very curious, so he just asked directly:
"Dad, did mom say your ancestral teachings are useless again?"

"She dares?!"

Tomorrow the emperor immediately blew his beard and glared, and said loudly:

"Our ancestral teachings are all about honesty, summarizing the mistakes of our ancestors so that our descendants can learn from them. How can they be useless?"

It appeared! It appeared! Sure enough, I am used to having a dad like this.

Zhu Biao shouted in his heart, but he still asked with disapproval:
"Then why are you so rude today, Dad?"

"we……"

Ming Tianzi's voice gradually lowered, and he immediately asked a question that the two of them were not expecting:
"If you knew what would happen a thousand years later, what would you do?"

The question was so strange that Zhu Biao and Li Shanchang couldn't help but look at each other, and all they saw in each other's eyes were obvious doubts.

Fortunately, Zhu Yuanzhang did not keep the secret and immediately told about what he saw and heard in Kunning Palace. However, he concealed many unspeakable details. But even so, it was enough to make Zhu Biao scream.

"He can actually talk to Zhuge Wuhou? He can also have a good chat with Emperor Taizong of Tang? And even Emperor Taizu of Song..."

"Dad, did you remind Emperor Taizu of Song to be careful of his brother? Did you tell Zhuge Wuhou..."

"I've said it all. I've said it all."

Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted his eldest son's question with a smile and promised:

"Dad has already told Wu Hou that you are quite good at governing, and said that he will introduce you to Wu Hou in three months."

"Wu Hou also expressed his concern for your marriage and said..."

After hesitating for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang remembered the four words "deep affection between uncle and nephew". He hesitated for a while and then gave instructions:

"And he said that you must teach Xiongying well so that he will not bring shame to us father and son."

"Of course!" Zhu Biao answered confidently.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang briefly told his son about the events of the Han, Tang and Song dynasties that he had learned from it. Whether it was the people of the Three Kingdoms period who went out of Guanzhong to fight against the enemy, or Emperor Taizong of Tang's expedition to Japan, or Emperor Taizong of Song who had shaved his head and become a monk, all of them made Zhu Biao marvel at the wonders and even complained:

"Father, it's OK for you to go to the palace without a son just now. Why don't you call your son to go with you?"

"When the imperial physician is treating mother, it is proper for me to accompany her."

Although it was a complaint, it made Zhu Yuanzhang smile even more, because his son's lively attitude suddenly made him realize that Biao'er was only 25 years old. We still have more than 20 years of Hongwu, and there is plenty of opportunity and time to hone Biao'er. What problems can't be solved this way?

After pacifying the prince, Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily stopped smiling and turned to ask the Duke of Korea, who had remained silent since a while ago:

"What do you think, Master?"

"Your Majesty, what you said is truly beyond the imagination of ordinary people."

Li Shanchang carefully added a clear attitude to his words:
"If what Your Majesty said is not a dream, then I think we should consult the previous emperor and minister who are more familiar with the light curtain."

In comparison, the suggestions given by the prudent Li Shanchang were quite pragmatic:
"Know its taboos, understand its functions, and thus obtain the good methods for governing the country and strengthening the army. Know the deep-seated ills of our Ming Dynasty and prepare for the unexpected."

"And according to what Your Majesty said, the pictures on the screen are mostly paintings, so we should call someone who is good at painting to copy them."

"What the Queen said about King Wu's attack on King Zhou being difficult to imagine with the iron cavalry of the Ming Dynasty is something I deeply agree with. Therefore, we should also summon the skilled craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty to prepare for any unexpected events."

"As for summoning scholars to explain the reason, and the background of all those summoned needs to be examined, there is no need for this old minister to elaborate..."

After Li Shanchang finished his suggestion, he couldn't help but say:
"But, Your Majesty, are you really not deliberately teasing me?"

"If you can know things that will happen a thousand years in the future, avoid the disasters of our Ming Dynasty, and eliminate the shortcomings of our Ming Dynasty, that is the next best thing."

"In the past thousand years, how many tools have been developed to benefit the people and how many methods have been used to enrich the country? If we can adopt all of them, the thousand-year reign of the Ming Dynasty may come true."

Zhu Yuanzhang accurately grasped the loophole in Li Shanchang's words:

"So what Shanchang said just now, that the Ming Dynasty would last for a thousand years, was just a joke?"

"Uh..." Li Shanchang calmed himself down and said with a smile:

"If Your Majesty is joking with this old minister, then what I am saying is also a joke."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and smiled: "But if all of it falls into the hands of corrupt officials, it will only bring disaster to our Ming Dynasty."

"But as to whether it is true or not... the Ministry of Guards has gone to find a writer named Luo Guanzhong. When he arrives, the truth will be known."

"Biao'er, remember to order the Huguang Provincial Government to summon Liu Sanwu to the capital today. This man's name has also appeared on the Guangmu."

"I want to hear whether what Liu Sanwu said about the difference between the north and the south is the same as what is written on the light curtain!"

Zhu Biao was confused at first, but he understood after hearing what was said later. He bowed and agreed, and at the same time, he silently mourned for this great scholar in his heart.

"And Li Wenzhong!"

Zhu Yuanzhang remembered another thing and said in a stiff tone:
"Hasn't he always complained that there is nothing to do in Shu? And he has also urged us to invade Japan several times before?"

"Tell him to come back and think about managing Liaodong and Bohai on the way!"

"If he has nothing to say in the capital, send him back to Shu!"

His father had just given a general account of the affairs of Japan, but Zhu Biao knew in his heart that this was not the place to discuss the details. Besides, it was well known that this cousin had always had ideas about Japan, so if he wanted to conquer Liao and Bohai, he was indeed the right person to choose.

This secret meeting did not last long. After giving the instructions, Zhu Yuanzhang also planned to select talents according to Li Shanchang's suggestions. Before the meeting ended, he suddenly remembered another thing:
"What do you think of changing the name of the Guards to Jinyiwei?"

Li Shanchang didn't understand what was going on, so he just nodded his head in agreement, and his words conveyed the same meaning:
Your Majesty, as long as you are happy.

Zhu Yuanzhang, feeling much better, then asked his eldest son in a friendly manner:
"Yongle... Biao'er, how about you build a cabinet and a department to collect all the books in the world and compile them into one, so that they can be passed down through the ages?"

"Dad has already thought of a name. It's called... The Great Code of Hongwu."

(End of this chapter)